BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- The city of Birmingham is holding a food drive Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Boutwell Auditorium.

Donors can pull in front of the downtown auditorium to make their donations. The city is collecting canned good and non-perishable food items to help stock area food banks.

"This time of year it is important that we continue to reach out to the community to make sure that everyone is able to have a good meal for the holidays," Mayor William Bell said in a statement. "A lot of the things we take for granted are on a wish list of those who are less fortunate. This food drive will help us help others."